Various different samples of rock cut in rectangular samples and lined up in rows with labels beneath each.
Event

Member Event: From Rocks to Life

Tue 25 Mar 2025, 18:15 - 19:15

National Museum of Scotland

Free, booking required

About Member Event: From Rocks to Life

Join us for this special Member event hosted by Dr Nick Fraser, Keeper of Natural Sciences, and discover how the evolution of minerals and biology shaped life on earth today. 

Dr Rachel Walcott, Principal Curator of Earth Systems, will tell the story of ‘rock to life’ in five main parts. Starting from the formation of our planet, through the Great Oxidation Event and the Huronian ice age, to the ways tectonics affect life diversity today and how life on earth might change during the Anthropocene extinction. 

On the night, you will also be able to see a special specimen display, including examples of minerals and rocks formed in the various stages discussed by Nick and Rachel. 

During the event you will have a chance to ask your questions to our curators. 

On the day

  • Entry to this event is via the Lothian St entrance from 18:00, not the Main Entrance on Chambers St.   

Get in touch

If you have any queries about this event please contact membership@nms.ac.uk    

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

Lifts

Lifts are available to all floors of the museum. 

Toilets

There are toilets on most levels of the museum, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. There is a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. 

Hearing induction loops

There is an induction loop in the Auditorium.

Assistance dogs

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland. 

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